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- https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Energy-Storage-Program/New-York-Inter-Agency-Fire-Safety-Working-Group
- https://cdn.ymaws.com/ny-best.org/resource/resmgr/policy_files/policy_2025/7.28.25v3_Fire_Code_Adoption.pdf
- https://cdn.ymaws.com/ny-best.org/resource/resmgr/policy_files/policy_2025/7.28.25a_2025_Fire_Safety_De.pdf
- https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/NYSFC2025P1/chapter-12-energy-systems#NYSFC2025P1_Pt03_Ch12_Sec1207
- https://empirereportnewyork.com/new-york-marks-another-milestone-in-safely-advancing-battery-energy-storage/
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Fire Code for Stationary Energy Storage System Facilities - New York State Case Study History and Background Early summer 2023
After 3 fires at BESS facilities in Suffolk, Orange and Jefferson County, energy storage projects were under scrutiny from local communities.
July 28, 2023
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the creation of a New York State Inter Agency Fire Safety Working Group (FSWG) to ensure the safety and security of energy storage systems, including making fire code recommendations.
In July 2025, the New York State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council formally adopted the 2025 Fire Code of New York State (2025 FCNY). The 2025 Includes significant updates to SECTION 1207 Electrical Energy Storage Systems (ESS). Key updates include:
July 1, 2024
FSWG releases the Final Fire Code Recommendations Report taking into account public comments and feedback from subject matter experts and interested stakeholders
July 25, 2025
New York Code Council votes to approve the 2025 NYS Fire Code officially adopted updated energy storage safety codes based on the FSWG’s recommendations
January 1, 2026
2025 NYS Fire Code takes effect
Source: NYSERDA, NY-BEST, NY-BEST, FCNY 2025, Empire Report
Independent desktop reviews: pre-construction/energization to verify design and safety compliance. Central-station fire monitoring with immediate FD notification, 24/7 coverage, and video monitoring with a 72-hour lookback. Hazard support personnel: dispatch within 15 minutes, on-site within 4 hours to assist responders. Emergency Response Plan (ERP) required: plus site-specific training for local fire departments. More requirements around Decommission Plans: including requirements for post-incident contingency Emphasis on Ongoing Testing: requires that all safety systems (battery monitoring, ventilation, gas detection, etc.) be tested per OEM guidelines, and records of tests be kept Utility Exemption Narrowed: broad exemption for utility-owned BESS largely removed with only a few exceptions
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